Everyday Living

For The Love Of Hydrangeas

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Gardening, Giveaways

Happy Thursday sweet friends. I hope you have had a good week. Our weather continues to be a topic of conversation, mostly rain and a little sun. Prayers for everyone to our south and east who are being impacted by Tropical Storm Elsa.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:5‬ ‭

I think by now everyone knows I have never met a hydrangea that I don’t love. I make a trip almost weekly to visit my friend and her hydrangea farm. By this time in July, many hydrangeas are beginning to fade and ready to be harvested for drying. But hydrangea paniculata, which I grow in my garden, are just beginning to bloom.

Be sure to read to the end of this post to enter a lovely giveaway!

“Little lambs” were planted last year and are almost in full bloom. It is unique because its flower petals are the smallest and most delicate of any hydrangea. They are perfect for cutting. Vanilla strawberry hydrangeas are in the background with their pistachio color of immature blooms. They will be turning creamy white within the next couple of weeks.READ MORE

Anticipating Spring

~ Blog hop, Everyday Living, Faith, Food & Entertaining, Giveaways, Spring, Tablescape Tuesday

“Your name, O Lord, endures forever, your renown, O Lord, throughout all ages.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭135:13‬ ‭

Hello sweet readers. With spring’s arrival just a little over two weeks away, I am joining twenty five creative table stylists to bring you spring tablescape inspiration! You will find the links to all the participating bloggers at the bottom of this post. Special thanks to Chloe @ Celebrate & Decorate for being our gracious hostess.

“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.”
-Unknown

 

We have had so much rain that you have to be on ready to take photos if you happen to get a sunny day. Last Saturday was beautiful, especially as the sun was pouring through my dining room windows at mid morning.

I paired pinks and blues for a pastel tablescape after discovering this blue paisley tablecloth hanging in the back of my linen closet. It had long been forgotten. You would think I would be organized and have an inventory of linens and dishware, but organization is just not my strong point!READ MORE

Seasons Greetings: Monday Morning Blooms

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Giveaways, Monday Morning Blooms

“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.”
‭‭John‬ ‭1:9‬ ‭

Happy December dear friends and welcome to Monday Morning Blooms. Are you busy decking the halls, or perhaps you have finished? It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our Appalachian Foothills home! I spent the weekend decorating the inside of our home while my Renaissance Man was cutting and hanging boughs of pine on our kitchen porch. In addition to hanging pine boughs, he crafted his Williamsburg fruit fan to hang above the entrance to his workshop. I still have a little more to complete before I can prop up my feet, drink cappuccinos, and eat fruitcake!

This is a most exciting First Monday in December! Our dear friend and leader, Shirley is back with us today. Lidy, Mary, and I are just so thrilled that she felt well enough to join us. I have missed her these past few months, just as I know you have. Her talent and creativity are beyond amazing as are her kindness and sweet spirit.

I am also excited to share a fabulous centerpiece giveaway today. Be sure to read to the bottom to see how to enter! Seasons Greetings sweet friends!

If you are a long time reader, you know I enjoy setting a pretty table. There is nothing that evokes more warmth and love than making sure your table is inviting for your guests. I particularly love using blue and white any time, any season…

…especially mixed with tartan for Christmas!

The links for my talented blogging friends are provided at the bottom of this post.READ MORE